Christology and the Synoptic Problem: An Argument for Markan Priority

by Peter M. Head

Overview

This book makes a major contribution to the ongoing debate about which of the Synoptic gospels was written first. Dr. Head has evolved a new approach to the problem, using the christological criterion in order to produce more objective results. He compares the consensus view—that Mark's gospel was the first to be written—with the view that Mark used, conflated and abbreviated Matthew and Luke (a view that is undergoing a contemporary revival). The author confirms the hypothesis of Markan priority, but argues that Matthew was a developer rather than a corrector of Mark.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780521018890
Publisher:	Cambridge University Press
Publication date:	08/22/2005
Series:	Society for New Testament Studies Monograph Series , #94
Pages:	356
Product dimensions:	5.51(w) x 8.54(h) x 0.83(d)

Table of Contents

Preface; Abbreviations; 1. Introduction and a history of research; 2. Method and approach; 3. The rich young ruler (Matthew 19. 16-22; Mark 10. 17-22; Luke 18. 18-23); 4. Jesus's rejection at Nazareth (Matthew 13. 53-38; Mark 6. 1-6a); 5. Walking on water (Matthew 14. 22-33; Mark 6. 45-52); 6. Arguments concerning Jesus's emotions, 'inability' and questions; 7. The worship of Jesus and the passion narratives; 8. Christology and titles: Jesus as teacher and Lord; 9. Jesus as messiah; 10. Jesus as Son of God; 11. Jesus as 'the Son of Man'; 12. The messianic secret; 13. Conclusion; Bibliography; Index.

Editorial Reviews

"It will be an important acquisition for libraries and interested specialists." Daniel A. Smith, Religious Studies Review

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